Business Analyst Job Posting



Job Title: Business Analyst - Electronic Trading (DB)
Company: Options9
Position Type: Permanent
Pay Rate: $70k-$75k
Date Posted: Oct-08-09

Position: Business Analyst -- Electronic Trading

Key Skills: FX products and market trends, FRD, BRD, testing, PM methodoligies

Location: Downtown -- Financial Core

Type: Permanent





Overview:

Client is a leading Capital Markets firm. eMarkets is a results-driven group that is responsible for projects, support and technology direction as it relates to eCommerce/Electronic Trading Foreign Exchange applications. Driven by market demands, the department operates in a fast-paced and continually changing environment.



Responsibilities:

The Business Analyst will join the eMarkets team and be responsible for daily support of applications under management (50%) and project-related work efforts (50%).

• Define, document and translate business requirements into detailed specifications and liaise between developers and business users.

• Write/Design and document test-plans and test-cases as required

• Conduct testing, implementation and post implementation activities related to FX and Streaming Executable rates platforms.

• Conduct training for Foreign Exchange Front, Middle and Back Office

• Provide prompt completion timelines, documentation and descriptions for projects and coordinate with different business

• Follow standard PMLC and SDLC project management methodologies.

• Ensure that applications support service levels are met at all times.

• Participate in definition and continuous improvement of operational procedures related to support and projects.

• Ensure all support activities and procedures are documented and up-to-date.

• Ensure all project management documentation is completed and accurate.

• Manage tier 3 projects independently

• Participate in systems regression testing and ensure that appropriate testing is accurately completed and documented

• Weekend work and extended hours may be required

• Pager rotation (1-2 weeks/month)



Required Skills:

• 2-3 years of prior related experience, preferable in FX or other capital markets field. With knowledge of FX products and market trends

• MBA/CFA/PMP would be an asset.

• Abreast of key technology developments and testing methodologies.

• Experienced with writing system functional specifications and User Acceptance Test plans

• Familiarity with project management methodologies is required

• Strong PC skills including a good working knowledge of Microsoft Office, SQL (or MS Access).

• Strong conceptual, analytical and problem solving skills; can work effectively in a complex wholesale banking environment while managing multiple priorities.



If do have these skills; e-mail a current version of your resume along with a few bullets that quickly describe your suitability for the role and this will push your application to the top.

If you don't have these skills but would like to be entered in our database to be matched with available opportunities please e-mail your resume with “Available Opportunities” in the subject line. This will ensure your resume is directed for immediate data entry in our system and we will be in touch as soon as you are matched to one of our positions.

Plaese only apply to this ad if you are qualified!

Thanks

Joanne Webb

Executive Recruiter

joanne@options9.com

Location: Canada-ON-Toronto
Telecommute: No (Onsite Position)
Contact Name: Joanne Webb
Contact Phone:
Contact Email: joanne@options9.com
URL: http://www.options9.com




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